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Latest news and events
Catch up on all of the latest respiratory healthcare news and events, updates from PCRS and the latest issue of our members' magazine, Primary Care Respiratory Update (PCRU).
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Latest news
We are pleased to launch a new series of resources on health inequalities, which bring you everything you need to know about caring for people with respiratory disease who are impacted by health inequalities and severe mental illness.There are links between respiratory disease and mental health issues, and we know that mental illness increases smoking rates affecting the prevalence and impact of respiratory disease.
People living in the most deprived communities across the country are set to benefit from new neighbourhood health services as the government takes the first steps in the rollou
Single-use vapes are now banned from the shelves of all shops (from Sunday 1 June) thanks to a government blitz on sale and supply.
Events and webinars
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This year's Respiratory Leadership Programme commenced with a workshop in June (6th - 7th) focusing on unlocking the skills to turn ideas into action to drive real change. A follow up workshop in November will support you to embed your learning.
🎧 The PCRS Podcast
Listen to the advice of our clinical experts in our exclusive series of podcasts on topics such as diagnosis of asthma, tackling SABA over-reliance and the use of rescue packs.
The Primary Care Respiratory Update (PCRU)
PCRU is packed with useful features, clinical updates, educational updates, respiratory news, summaries of respiratory-related policy news and also featuring summaries of npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine and other respiratory related journal articles, this jam-packed update has everything for clinicians working with patients with respiratory illnesses in a primary or community care setting.
ISSUE 30
In a time of uncertainty and financial pressure, this issue of Primary Care Respiratory Update (PCRU) is a vital resource for anyone working in respiratory care. As Integrated Care Boards across England face significant budget cuts, programmes that have taken years to build are now under threat. But rather than retreat, we must respond with purpose, unity, and evidence.
This edition provides the insight and tools needed to advocate for sustainable, outcome-focused respiratory care. It highlights how environmentally responsible prescribing – such as the recommendations in the PCRS Position Statement on Reliever Inhalers – can improve patient outcomes while aligning with NHS priorities like Net Zero.
We must demonstrate that investing in respiratory services is not a luxury, but a necessity. Use this issue to support your business cases, drive local innovation, and engage with ICBs, PCNs, and health boards. Together, we can ensure that respiratory care remains high on the agenda – and that it continues to evolve for the better, even under pressure.
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